Aerospace Heat Exchanger Design Engineer

Parker Aerospace; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with up to 10% matching

25 days holiday

Private Medical Cover

On-site restaurant

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Parker Meggitt is seeking a design engineer to drive the development of aerospace thermal management systems, including heat exchangers and related components. You will translate requirements into robust designs, working with cross-functional teams to meet performance, airworthiness, and manufacturability goals.

Join a team focused on delivering innovative, reliable solutions for civil and military aviation, with opportunities to influence product development from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or related (regulated) industries.
• Strong experience in the use of commercial CAD software systems.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, product design, and industry standards, with the ability to apply knowledge across technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles for component design and assembly.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including forging, casting, CNC machining, welding, brazing and sheet metal forming.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset with experience applying engineering best practices and process improvements.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and collaborate with cross-functions teams, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of aerospace thermal management products, including heat exchangers and mechanical components, from concept through full product lifecycle, including production implementation.
• Interpret customer specifications and airworthiness requirements to define design parameters, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop detailed product specifications by analysing functional requirements, materials, performance, cost, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain design data including engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and bill of materials in accordance with established engineering standards.
• Validate and verify design performance through analysis, testing, and interpretation of results, ensuring conformance to qualification requirements and reliability targets.
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming product in accordance with quality and engineering standards, defining and implementing appropriate corrective actions.

Skills

CAD experience

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Parker Meggitt is seeking a design engineer to drive the development of aerospace thermal management systems, including heat exchangers and related components. You will translate requirements into robust designs, working with cross-functional teams to meet performance, airworthiness, and manufacturability goals.

Join a team focused on delivering innovative, reliable solutions for civil and military aviation, with opportunities to influence product development from concept through production.